What Space Are You In?In neuroscience research, we spend a lot of time trying to make sense of brain images. I spend a good part of most of my days answering the…Sep 18, 2022Sep 18, 2022
Is Aging on Its Way Out?An optimistic take on strategies to prevent and reverse aging, and why I think neuroscience will play a crucial role.Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021
How to Decide When We DieWe define the point of death with a concept of “brain death.” But will this change in the future? Why can’t we revive brains?Oct 1, 2021A response icon1Oct 1, 2021A response icon1
Does Your Heart Control Your Thoughts?Okay, I admit that my title is meant to be a bit clickbaity. But with clickbaity gusto, I’ll double down and begin by reminding you that…Aug 12, 2021A response icon2Aug 12, 2021A response icon2
Can neuroscience help us decide how to meditate?Over the past year or so, I have found myself developing opinions about meditation. I am not an expert meditator or a meditation teacher. I…Jul 15, 2021A response icon1Jul 15, 2021A response icon1
Wheels are Turning: How Cyclicity Analysis is Changing the Way I Think About the Brain“Their brains lit up!” Most people will be familiar with the hot yellow and red blobs superimposed on beautifully high-resolution brain…May 23, 2021A response icon1May 23, 2021A response icon1